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    First Listen: Grandmaster’s Furious 5 ft Mele Mel and Scorpio – Some Kind of...

    Grandmaster's Furious 5 is made up of two pioneers of the original South Bronx Rap scene and creators of Hip Hop subculture; Mele Mel and Scorpio. Fathers of today's multi-billion dollar Rap industry, Mele Mel...

    First Look: Linah Is – What You Get

    Having taught herself the art of mastering her own tracks in the studio as well as performing and writing them, Linah is a quirky young woman who impresses her audience with an extraordinary amount...

    First Look: The Prolific – All Bets on 7

    The Prolific has always been a fun band to witness the progress of. Just check out their entry for our Best Indie Albums of 2015 for "1000 Part 1" and our Jammerzine Exclusive. Enough...

    The Test Drive: Sykoya – Strange Night

    Sykoya may be new to the scene, but are already receiving high praise for their distinctive sound and timeless mixture of indie electronic and dream pop tracks. Drawing comparisons to the likes of London...

    Perform-ing for the Masses with Perform-ers

    When it comes to the indie and unsigned scenes, there can never be too many platforms to give those artists the tools they need when it comes to promotion and distribution. We do it...

    First Listen: Hege Nesset – We Are

    Hege Nesset is a Norwegian vocalist based in Liverpool, UK. Strongly influenced by blues and jazz as well as pop and electronica, she cites musical theatre and gospel music as shaping her voice. Hege has...

    First Look: Abel Raise the Cain – Million Dollar Night

    An alternative indie rock band formed in the Northeast, Abel Raise the Cain were brought together by a mutual love of atmospheric and epic indie soundscapes influenced by the likes of Arcade Fire, Sigur...

    The Test Drive: The Rainband – Satellite Sunrise

    Spring sees the band touring their new album across the UK as well as headlining the Italian Moto GP. As 2016 progresses, The Rainband will be returning to Glastonbury before playing alongside Paolo Nutini...

    Naomi Releases Video Teaser for New EP “Take Back The Power”

    Uber talented singer Naomi is set to continue the upward trajectory of her already impressive career by releasing her new EP “Take Back the Power” on 22nd April 2016. A full video will be...

    First Listen: Byron Major – May Flower

    Byron Major has achieved quite a lot for an artist in his early 20s -he’s performed his song ‘South Africa’ for Nelson Mandela’s Boston birthday celebration in 2013, shared a stage with Pavarotti for...

    First Look: Adam Stafford – Phantom Billions

    Taser Revelations was recorded at The Happiness Hotel, Song by Toad's newly acquired warehouse recording space. Utilising the warehouse's natural room reverb to great effect, the album features producer and multi-instrumentalist Robbie Lesiuk performing...

    The Last Vegas Announce New Tour Dates In Support of “Eat Me”

    Chicago’s The Last Vegas will embark on a handful of headlining dates this spring in support of their 6th studio album titled ‘Eat Me’ that was released exclusively through AFM Records Germany on March...

    Blessed Child Opera Begin Debut U.S. Tour

    Italy's Blessed Child Opera embark on their first U.S. tour beginning April 8th in NYC. The band founded by vocalist/guitarist Paolo Messere play an intense brand of indie rock that combines elements of Neo-Folk, Post...

    First Look: Cage9 – Everything You Love Will Someday Die

    I have been a massive fan of Cage9 ever since I first heard their cover of Depeche Mode's "Enjoy The Silence" a few years ago and it's pleasing to see that this band has...

    First Listen: Rodney Cromwell – You Will Struggle (Rod’s Glitchy Disco Mix)

    Rodney scores another hit for the backbeat with his new single "You Will Struggle (Rod's Glitchy Disco Mix)". Glitchy it is not, however, as each beat digs for that spot in your soul where...

    Legendary Dreampop Group A.R. Kane Reforms

    Shortly after the Primavera Sound Festival 2016 announced that legendary dreampop outfit A.R. Kane will be performing two shows at the prestigious festival in June, the band has announced that they are gearing up...

    First Listen: Patrick McCallion – Voices

    One instrument I absolutely have a soft spot for is the acoustic guitar. Patrick McCallion has quenched my thirst and then some with a masterful symphony of strings that he calls "Voices". This track...

    The Soft Shades Release Brand New Album “Keeper of the Groove”

    ‘Keeper of the Groove’ is the debut post rock album to be released under the prog rock instrumental project The Soft Shades. The musical project was put together by Dmitry Gubsky in 2011. Following on...

    First Look: The Rogue Network – Lowland City

    Incessant groove and relentless beats give way to the dirt that is the music in this killer track by The Rogue Network titled "Lowland City".  The grit and grandeur abound with the true meaning of...

    First Look: Brian Evans – Here You Come Again

    Brian Evans, the singer who has amassed more than 30 million views on YouTube with his unique music videos such as "At Fenway" and "Creature at The Bates Motel," has released his third music...

    Holloway Road Announce New Ep ‘Roots’ on April 18th 2016

    Following the release of their single 'Little Harder' and two great performances at C2C in London, UK country-pop duo Holloway Road have announced the release of their second EP - Roots. This record finds Holloway...

    Britain’s Got Talent Star Turns Singer-Songwriter With New Album

    Connie Talbot makes a comeback with her jaw-dropping transformation from the gap-toothed 6-year-old on Britain's Got Talent to a stunningly beautiful, talented singer-songwriter. Connie, now 15, released her fifth album Matters To Me on March...

    The Test Drive: The Verigolds – For Margaret

    This is one of those rare moments when an album comes across my Outlook and I listen to it and I think to myself "They get it." This is one of those times. Sombre...

    5ive and Sonia Among Acts Added to Newcastle Pride

    More big name acts are taking to the stage for one of the UK’s leading LGBT events. Nineties songstress Sonia and chart-topping boyband 5ive are among those being added to the line-up for Newcastle Pride...

    First Listen: AKA V – Always Go Home

    With a songwriting style that reminds of brilliant female artists such as Sheryl Crow or Shania Twain and a vocal interpretation which hints on Gwen Stefani, Aka V has all the right ingredients for...